Coconut Lime Rice

I was bored one night and thought that coconut lime rice sounded good, so I made my own recipe. I was very much surprised! This wonderful rice will make your toes curl! Toss the cooked rice with diced mango and chopped cilantro.


Recipes · Side Dish · Rice Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • ΒΌ cup flaked coconut

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • salt, to taste

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • ground black pepper, to taste


Directions

  1. Rinse rice until the water runs clear; drain. Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir rice and coconut flakes for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, then add the coconut milk, chicken broth, salt and lime zest. Bring to a low boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and season with pepper.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
685 Calories
37g Fat
85g Carbs
10g Protein


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